Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-272) and indexes.

The development of family therapy -- Healthy families and their development -- Some basic theoretical concepts -- Choosing an assessment and treatment model -- Models for the assessment of families -- The family diagnostic interview -- Establishing treatment goals -- When should we use family therapy? -- Practical points in the treatment of families -- Common family problems and their treatment -- Complex problems and second-order change -- Other therapeutic approaches -- A method of therapy -- Marital and sex therapies -- Terminating treatment and dealing with treatment interruptions -- Teaching and learning family therapy -- Research in family therapy -- Ethics and family therapy.